NJ S946

Prohibits schools participating in federal meal programs from serving, selling, or allowing third parties to sell ultraprocessed foods on school property during the school day, effective September 2026

Defines "ultraprocessed food" as items containing specific additives: potassium bromate, propylparaben, titanium dioxide, brominated vegetable oil, and synthetic dyes including FD&C Yellow 5 and 6, Red 3 and 40, Green 3, and Blue 1 and 2

Exempts parents and guardians, who may still provide ultraprocessed foods to their own children during school hours

Requires the Department of Education to develop a standardized compliance certification form and maintain a publicly available list of certified schools on its website, updated annually

Applies to all public and nonpublic schools in New Jersey that participate in the National School Lunch Program or federal School Breakfast Program